Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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